Beaufort County property record for 896 May River Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7.5 ba · 6,394 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 4.23 acres (184,259 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,054 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $16,793 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | R600038000011A0000 |
| Primary APN | R600038000011A0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 5 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 6,394 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,553 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,553 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Fiber Cement Siding |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 184,259 sqft (4.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 342 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 896 MAY RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BLUFFTON |
| State | SC |
| Zip | 29910-5833 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 6116 |
| Legal Description | LOT 6 POPE BACK TRACT *SPLIT 6/85 0.243 AC 38/40 12/05 0.24 AC ADDED FM 38/40 PB |
| Legal Subdivision | S.C. 46 PRITCHARDVILLE AREA |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Township / Civil Division | BLUFFTON |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5024 |
| Census Tract | 2107 |
896 May River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Beaufort County records, as of April 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-5833 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SOUTH STATE BANK NA |
| Jan 14, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223169 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4105 / 1580 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000003167 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 894 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 |
| Document Number | 0000003167 |
| Book / Page | 4105 / 1573 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003167 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4287 WLNDHAM COURT, SAINT MATTHEWS, SC 29135 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 894 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 |
| Document Number | 0000003165 |
| Book / Page | 4105 / 1557 |
| Map Reference | MB 26 PG 131 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,205.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Verified / From Affidavit |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4287 WINDHAM CT, DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135-4100 |
| Document Number | 0000003166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003166 |
| Name | SOUTH STATE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BEAUFORT SC |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 894 MAY RIVER RD, BLUFFTON, SC 29910 |
| Document Number | 0000003169 |
| Book / Page | 4105 / 1580 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022003169 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4287 WINDHAM CT, DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135-4100 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 896 May River Rd was $16,793, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Beaufort County assessment roll, as of March 12, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Beaufort County |
| Unified School District | Beaufort County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,793.00 (-0.08%) | $135,880 (%) | |
| 2024 | $16,807.00 (-66.32%) | $135,884 (-33.33%) Land $33,800 Building $102,084 | $3,397,100 (-) Land $845,000 Building $2,552,100 |
| 2023 | $49,909.00 (+834.28%) | $203,830 (+413.81%) | $3,397,100 (+242.55%) Land $845,000 Building $2,552,100 |
| 2022 | $5,342.00 | $39,670 | $991,700 Land $422,500 Building $569,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 May River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 13 flood claims nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 23, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 87 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 87 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (2016–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 13 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · Tropical Storm Debby |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 896 May River Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 64% of South Carolina |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BJW&SA serves 164,829 people · EPA ID SC0720003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2023 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sparklight Fiber · Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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